About

Inspired by our motto, Pax et Lux ("Peace and Light"), Tufts brings people, perspectives, and fields of study together to expand what's possible. Here, the close-knit community of a liberal arts college meets the resources of a leading research university. Students learn alongside renowned faculty, question assumptions across fields, and make meaningful contributions wherever their paths lead.

Tufts at a Glance

1852

Year Tufts was established

4

Campuses, each with its own character: urban, suburban, and rural

1,215,094

Volumes in six total libraries

72

New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championships

1,666

Total faculty members

$28 Million

Amount saved annually by community members through discounted services at the Tufts Dental Clinic

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Stronger Together

Every Tufts experience is shaped by the people you learn alongside, the ideas you encounter, and the opportunities you pursue. Together, they create an education that's distinctly Tufts.

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Global Alumni Network

Wherever they live, Tufts alumni continue to strengthen the community through mentorship, lifelong learning, volunteerism, and meaningful connections around the world.

Connect With Alumni

125,000+

Alumni in the Tufts University network

60+

Global chapters of the Tufts Alumni Association, in addition to 10 industry groups and more than 100 LinkedIn groups

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Connected to Boston. Connected to the World.

From Medford and Somerville to Grafton and Boston, Tufts’ four locations are welcoming, dynamic learning environments. Students can take advantage of everything Greater Boston has to offer without straying far from campus

Explore Our Campuses

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Mission and Vision

Anchored by our motto, Pax et Lux, the Tufts community is guided and enriched by a shared set of values.

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University Leadership

Our leaders apply their experience from a variety of backgrounds and sectors to a common purpose of excellence in education.

$3.1 Billion

Amount of economic benefit Tufts University drove in the United States in FY2023

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Number of arts and performance groups on campus (undergrad)

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460

Student organizations, including 30 graduate and professional clubs

The Spirit of Jumbo

For generations, Jumbo has represented the intelligence, curiosity, and resilience of the Tufts community. Today, our elephant remains a symbol of the nimble spirit, determination, and connection that bring Tufts to life.